Pete Doherty has revived his post-Libertines band Babyshambles for a tour, and they’ve just released their first new single in 12 years, “Dandy Hooligan.” “It’s a well-turned-out, elegantly crafted, reggae-ska-pop song… with a sweet melody to bowl along to with your sharpened walking cane,” says Doherty.
“Word from the ‘shambles camp is that it’s a homage to a legendary National Front basher,” Doherty adds, and the song is specifically about Bob Morris, who appears in the song’s video. That was directed by Roger Sargent, and you can watch it below.
Babyshambles are also embarking on their first tour in 11 years starting next week, with 17 UK dates in November and December. Those dates are listed below.
Babyshambles – 2025 Tour Dates
Thurs 13th November: Coventry HMV Empire
Fri 14th November: Norwich The Nick Rayns LCR
Sun 16th November: London O2 Academy – Brixton SOLD OUT
Mon 24th November: Oxford O2 Academy
Tue 25th November: Stoke Keele SU
Wed 26th November: Birmingham O2 Academy
Thu 27th November: Cardiff Tramshed
Sat 29th November: Liverpool Mountford Hall
Sun 30th November: Manchester O2 Victoria Warehouse
Mon 1st November: Middlesbrough Empire
Tues 2nd November: Newcastle O2 City Hall
Thur 4th November: Glasgow O2 Academy SOLD OUT
Fri 5th November: Glasgow O2 Academy
Sun 7th December: Leeds O2 Academy
Mon 8th December: Nottingham Rock City
Tue 9th December: Bristol O2 Academy
Mon 15th December: London KOKO